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Jerry Jones had a good view of Tony Romo’s bobbled hold during the Wild Card playoff loss in 2007.

The Cowboys owner and general manager said his suite gave him, “a real bird’s eye view” of the error that prevented the Cowboys from attempting a go-ahead field goal with 1:19 remaining. Romo picked up the ball and attempted to run in for the score but was stopped short and fumbled.

“It was surreal,” Jones said Monday. “At the time, it didn’t really soak in until you had a chance to realize the consequences of it.”

Jones couldn’t recall the words that came out of his mouth on that January day, saying, “I was speechless.”

Sunday’s game in Seattle will be the Cowboys’ first trip back since that season-ending, 21-20 defeat. Jones admitted on the radio Tuesday morning that he still thinks about that loss and what could have been.

The Seahawks lost to the Chicago Bears, 27-24, the following week. Chicago then defeated the New Orleans Saints, 39-14, to reach the Super Bowl. The Indianapolis Colts won the Super Bowl 29-17.

Could the Cowboys have topped the Bears, Saints and Colts?

“Tony was really catching his stride,” Jones said on 105.3 [KRLD-FM] The Fan’s New School show. “I think we would’ve played well the ensuing week, probably against Chicago. We could have easily have gone on a run when you look at what teams like New York did as recently as last year. I always look at what might have been.”

Despite possibly missing out on a long playoff-run, Jones said missing the postseason last year was still more disappointing than the loss to the Seahawks.

Romo usually doesn’t take questions from reporters until later in the week. When he does, it’s likely that the Cowboys quarterback will be asked about that game and the fumbled snap.

On Monday, Jones bragged about Romo’s ability to find ways to overcome adversity and improve. In fact, Jones said it was one of Romo’s best qualities.

“He never sits still or thinks in the now,” Jones said. “He’s always trying to think ahead, get better, different circumstances and how it can help him be a better player and better for the Cowboys.

“Just the time that has passed and the nature of Romo says all you probably need to say as far learning lessons from experiences. Again, he’s excellent at that. Incorporating the negatives in his game as well. He’s said that. I’ve heard him say it. But I’ve watched him do that. He knows how to learn from mistakes.”